Back to the Skies: Noel Gallagher Drops "Pretty Boy" Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have officially returned, ending a long wait with the release of their first new single since 2020: . Released on October 31, 2022, the track serves as the lead preview for the band’s fourth studio album, Council Skies , which arrived in June 2023. A New Sonic Chapter
Recorded at Noel's own studio in London, "Pretty Boy" marks a notable shift toward a restless, post-punk energy. Noel_Gallaghers_High_Flying_Birds-Pretty_Boy-SI...
The official video for "Pretty Boy" takes a unique creative direction, focusing on a crew of preparing for a performance. Noel himself even makes a cameo in the video—though you'll have to look closely to spot him. Critical and Fan Reception Back to the Skies: Noel Gallagher Drops "Pretty
Fans and reviewers alike noted that while the song has a "safe consistency" for those who love Noel's work, it also signals a continuation of the psychedelic shifts first heard on 2017's Who Built The Moon? . The official video for "Pretty Boy" takes a
The single quickly gained traction, becoming and spending 15 weeks on the Radio X playlist. While some critics described the lyrics as "broad and hollow" or "cryptic," others praised the song’s dark chord progressions and its departure from standard Britpop tropes.
: The track moves away from arena-sized bombast in favor of a driving drum machine beat and airy, "interstellar" jangle.